Statement of significance:

Very good example of an Inter-War style hotel design, essentially intact. Site has special historic interest for its continuous use as a hotel since the 1850's. One of the more attractive older style buildings to survive in the heart of the main retail precinct. Local significance.

Date significance updated: 23 Oct 99

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History

Historical notes:

Original licence for a hotel on this site issued in 1854. Known as the Waverley Tea Gardens and popular with day visitors. Site subdivided in 1874 and a second storey added about that time. The area took the name Tea Gardens when the trams first arrived in 1881. Building remodelled in the Inter-War period. (Dowd, pp. 277-78).

Historic themes

Australian theme (abbrev)

New South Wales theme

Local theme

8. Culture-Developing cultural institutions and ways of life

Leisure-Activities associated with recreation and relaxation

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Assessment of significance

SHR Criteria a)[Historical significance]

Very good example of an Inter-War style hotel design, essentially intact. Site has special historic interest for its continuous use as a hotel since the 1850's. One of the more attractive older style buildings to survive in the heart of the main retail precinct. Local significance.